Brooke Seipel

Editor in Chief

Brooke Seipel is the Content Editor in Chief at McAfee, where she leads the company's content strategy with a focus on cybersecurity education. With a decade of experience in audience development and digital content, Brooke has a strong understanding of online audiences, emerging trends, and the evolving cyber landscape.

Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.

Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.

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Privacy & Identity Protection

Trevor Lawrence’s Viral “Haircut” is a Lesson in Deepfakes: This Week in Scams

Trevor Lawrence didn’t actually cut his hair. But millions of people thought he did. The Jacksonville Jaguars recently released a...

May 29, 2026 | 4 MIN READ

Mobile Security

Do Windows PCs and Macs Need Antivirus Software? How McAfee Goes Beyond Built-In Security

Windows PCs and Macs include built-in security features. Learn how McAfee+ Advanced adds scam protection, identity monitoring, privacy tools, and...

May 28, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

Family Safety

5 Scams to Watch for This Memorial Day Weekend

Heading out for Memorial Day weekend? Scammers are getting ready too. From fake travel alerts to QR code traps, here...

May 22, 2026 | 7 MIN READ

Family Safety

1 in 3 Targeted by Travel Scams and Rising Costs are Making it Worse

New McAfee research finds 1 in 3 travelers encounter scams as rising costs drive riskier decisions. Learn the biggest travel...

May 19, 2026 | 6 MIN READ

McAfee News

McAfee Ranks #1 in AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test — Again

McAfee Total Protection earned 1st place and an ADVANCED+ rating in the latest AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test, earning the highest...

May 18, 2026 | 3 MIN READ

Mobile Security

How to Spot Fake Court Texts and Celebrity Deepfake Ads: This Week in Scams

That fake court notice text with a QR code is still circulating months later, and a new report how scammers...

May 15, 2026 | 7 MIN READ

Family Safety

The New Grad’s Guide to Job and Recruitment Scams

Graduation season should be about launching your career, not dodging scams. But for many new grads, the...

May 12, 2026 | 7 MIN READ

Family Safety

How to Protect Yourself After the Canvas Education Data Breach + Fake Amazon Recall Texts

A cyberattack on Canvas just exposed data from millions of students, and fake Amazon recall texts are hitting phones nationwide....

May 08, 2026 | 6 MIN READ

Family Safety

Now Available: Use ChatGPT with McAfee to Spot Scams Faster

Use ChatGPT with McAfee to check suspicious links, messages, and screenshots in seconds. Learn how this new integration helps you...

May 07, 2026 | 3 MIN READ

Family Safety

The New Grad’s Guide to Student Loan Scams: How to Stay Safe

Learn how to spot student loan consolidation scams and what to do if you fall for one of these scams...

May 05, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

Mobile Security

Ad Impersonation Scams and Record-Breaking Social Media Fraud Losses: This Week in Scams

Social media scams are driving billions in losses, often starting with ads or messages. Learn how these scams work, how...

May 01, 2026 | 4 MIN READ

Family Safety

Fake USPS QR Code Text Scams and a Major Health Data Breach: This Week in Scams

A new fake USPS QR code scam is tricking users into clicking malicious links. Learn how it works, how to...

Apr 24, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

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